Is transplanting a requirement?

[TheAngryLiberal]

I am afraid of transplanting since I've had an accident in the past. I wanted to know if I could just start the seeds in peat pots and put those directly into 3 gallon pots, or is it better for the plants to move up from smaller pots? what are the differences it would make if I transplanted as opposed to did it the way I suggested. Any info appreciated.

 

[StonedBlownSkiller]

letting a plant become slightly rootbound as a small plant is supposed to be good. However its not required to do this. But keep in mind your supposed to have 1 gal for every 1 foot of height.

 

[sm315]

The problem with having a pot that's too big for your plant is that the plant won't have big enough roots to suck up all the water and you risk some problems from that.

 

[TheAngryLiberal]

Good info thanks, and so do you think id need to move up from a 3 gallon if i am growing indica? These pots are expensive but ill get bigger ones if i must. The thought of transplanting a 3 gal scares the shit out of me though.

And does anyone know of any benefits I might get from going straight into a 3 gal other than transplant problems? I thought it seems like it could be beneficial for them to have lots of room.

 

[hillbillybobb]

I am afraid of transplanting since I've had an accident in the past. I wanted to know if I could just start the seeds in peat pots and put those directly into 3 gallon pots, or is it better for the plants to move up from smaller pots? what are the differences it would make if I transplanted as opposed to did it the way I suggested. Any info appreciated.

i think you would be fine but if you wanted you could always move your peat pellet into a bio-degradable jiffy pot with soil and when you transplant into the 3 gallon just rip off the bottom of the bio pot and you can avoid shock. very easy. why are you so afraid to transplant anyways??

 

[hillbillybobb]

Good info thanks, and so do you think id need to move up from a 3 gallon if i am growing indica? These pots are expensive but ill get bigger ones if i must. The thought of transplanting a 3 gal scares the shit out of me though.

And does anyone know of any benefits I might get from going straight into a 3 gal other than transplant problems? I thought it seems like it could be beneficial for them to have lots of room.

i think you would be fine going in to the same pot you will finish in but people always make shit sound harder than it has to be. as long as you have soil with excellent drainage i dont see the big deal.

as far as your pot size, the amount of room you have and the amount of time you plan on vegging your plants for is going to determine that. i use to grow plants 3-4 foot tall in 3 gal pots and had no problems. 3-5 gal pots should be the max unless you plan on vegging for 60 days or more.

 

[TheAngryLiberal]

Perfect that's just what I wanted to know ill grab some jiffy pots, and won't be vegging any longer than that. And I'm afraid because I broke a plant once and just all round sucked at transplanting and would rather practice with some tomatoes or something before I practice with my fem seeds.

 

[hillbillybobb]

aint nothing wrong with that. i understand how much beans cost and if you dont have to risk why would you. i personally use 4 inch pots for seedlings. i use those peat pellets and transplant into the 4 inch pots. when their rooted i transplant into the container they will finish in which are 5 gallon pots and thats it. i only transplant once to avoid shock. transplanting is the second most stressful act next to cloning being the first and in my opinion less stress is better. your gonna find that it is way easier then you thought to transplant you just gotta make sure the plant is well rooted and very moist so the rootball dont fall apart.

 

[TheAngryLiberal]

Yea my soil was too dry I guess. Everything fell apart and it was stressful for me so I'm sure it was for the plants but they actually all did pretty well too cept for the one that broke. and I was using mg organic garden soil, it was the smoothest smoke I've ever tasted. it was like air.

 

[Beansly]

I have a lot of success planting my seedling into the pot that they're gonna be harvested from the get go. I planted my seedling after about two weeks into a 3 gallon grow bag and this is what I got.
A common 100watt incandescent was all I could find for size comparison

Nice healthy leaves loving life.

The one in the back right is the Pandora's Box planted from birth (practically) into 3 gal grow bag.


Tomorrow I will be transplanting the four planting in the same container into separate pots using Happy Frog soil.

 

[TheAngryLiberal]

o yeah im gonna do that. those look lush

 

[Beansly]

Glad to help.

I do knida understerstand. Transplanting came easy to me, they're so vulnerable when their out of the soil and the roots are exposed.

Some Tips: (if your using soil and pots or gorw bags)
- water the plant slightly so that the soils easier to work with
- watering the new soil is optional. I usually don't so it spreads in the bag easier
- all pre-packaged soil needs perlite added to it, IDK who makes it. The amount of perlite depends on the brand of soil. Like MG, is 2:1 Soil to perlite for best results(IMO)
- use soft hands. touching the roots is inevitable but be gentle
- break off as much of the old soil as you can without tearing off massive chunks off good roots
- put as much soil in the pot as possible before puttting in the plant. Meaning, give the plant a lot of room to expand.
- i dont like to dump the plant on top of the soil and bury it just like that. I fill my pots (bags) with as much soil as possible then hold the plant to where the bottom roots are barely touching the new soil, the I surround the roots while simultaniously lowering the plant. It's more gentle than the former.
- if your still really unsure, there are transplant products out there that contain b vitamins which are supposed to help lessen transplant shock

good luk,
beans

 

[roger v]

I like to start them in 20oz styrofoam cup. They slide right out